Postcode Analysis Teignbridge, South West

VICARAGE GARDENS, EX7 9BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, EX7 9BY.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX7 9BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX7 9BY — age 52, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £361k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX7 9BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vicarage Gardens, 0.8km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.

For serious buyers, EX7 9BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00102480 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9BY. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 282,500

4 sales · Mean £ 308,750

Detached

£ 295,000

2 sales · Mean £ 295,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX7 9BY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Westcliff Primary Academy

Good365 pupils0.4 km
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Orchard Manor School

Inadequate189 pupils0.7 km
S

Dawlish College

Good602 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Central Stores0.8 km
  • Presents Of Dawlish0.8 km
  • Ryders Home Made Bakery0.9 km
  • The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Lansdowne0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • The Brunswick Arms0.9 km
  • Swan Inn0.3 km
  • The Swan Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Gurkha Restaurant0.6 km
  • Annie's0.9 km
  • Reflections South West Ltd0.8 km
  • Daisy's Tearoom0.9 km
  • Hoi Shing Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pizza Palos0.6 km
  • Siew May0.6 km
  • Chip Ahoy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dawlish1.2 km
  • Dawlish Warren3.3 km
  • Teignmouth3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street0.2 km
  • Church Street0.2 km
  • Central Hall0.4 km
  • Westcliff School0.4 km
  • Central Hall0.4 km